Eriobotrya Golden Orb

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Loquat, Eriobotrya Golden Orb

Eriobotrya Golden Orb, commonly known as Loquat, is a small and rounded tree which is grown for its fruit. Through winter it flowers prolifically and these result in oblong, yellow, edible, juicy fruit in late spring. The foliage comprises long, leathery, dark green leaves which are held on rigid, upright stems as it grows to 5 m tall and the same wide. Eriobotrya Golden Orb is commonly used for fruit production, added to a mixed planting, maintained in a courtyard garden, grown in a container, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	5.00 m
Spread:	5.00 m
Flowering time:	Winter
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Loquat, Eriobotrya Golden Orb

Eriobotrya Golden Orb Details

Eriobotrya Golden Orb, commonly known as Loquat, is a small and rounded tree which is grown for its fruit. Through winter it flowers prolifically and these result in oblong, yellow, edible, juicy fruit in late spring. These are eaten fresh or used for jams. The foliage comprises long, leathery, dark green leaves which are held on rigid, upright stems. It typically grows to 5 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this tree are achieved when grown on a well-drained site in full sun. It is tolerant of coastal conditions and frost. Eriobotrya Golden Orb is commonly used for fruit production, added to a mixed planting, maintained in a courtyard garden, grown in a container, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.